MacTech News

Oct 08

ZipBurst CGI 2.5

We've just released The ZipBurst CGI 2.5, which adds three new conditional
tests to show records in your data base that can't be physically located
(catch typos in City, State, or ZIP Code, even the ability to determine
that the ZIP Code is correct, but no where near the City and State).
We're also announcing a new "Trial Size" 2-month license for The ZipBurst
CGI Pro with US locations. If you like the software, you can upgrade to the
full 12 month US data license for $125, 25% off full price.
If you haven't seen the software, check out our demos:
(http://www.ZipBurst.com/)
The new "Trial Size" gives you the most affordable way to test out the best
location-based software available for any platform. And, as an added
benefit, you also get all the features of The ZipBurst CGI Lite and they
DON'T expire after 2-months!
Remember, you can integrate the CGI with FileMaker Pro, Lasso, MGI,
WebCatalog, WebSiphon, and many more using the ZB-Indirect tag, which lets
you include tags from...

Oct 08

Joy 2.3 Available For Mac OS X 10.1

For immediate release.
JOY 2.3 AVAILABLE FOR MAC OS X 10.1
Vienna, October 8, 2001. Joy for Mac OS X, the popular developer
productivity and RAD tool by AAA+ Software, is now available in a version
that fixes a compatibility issue with Mac OS X 10.1.
Joy provides the fastest path for developers to learn Cocoa, the new way of
developing applications for the Mac. It is the tool of choice for everyone
who wants to peek under the hood of Mac OS X!
Use Joy's run time class browser and object inspector to debug your own
programs, or even to inspect Cocoa applications you don't have the source
code for. Use the built in scripting language (syntactically compatible
with Objective-C and JavaScript) to send messages to any object and to
teach new methods. Call Carbon API and Java methods interactively from the
Joy command window. Use Joy with Apple's Interface Builder to develop
standalone Mac OS X applications in record time.
What's new?
-----------
- Compatibility with Mac OS X 10.1
- The...

Oct 08

StyleGrid 3.0 REALbasic plug-in

StyleGrid 3.0 is out !!
StyleGrid is a Specialized Spreadsheet plug-in control for REALbasic, which
allows different styles per cell, this includes fonts, grid lines, images
and colors.
New in 3.0:
* Added SelectRange method.
* Added a Image property to Extended Cells.
* Added a new class called "StyleGridPicture"
* Headers now have same attributes as non-extended cells.
* Replaced "Label(Col as Integer) as String" with
* Header(Col as Integer) as StyleGridCell.
* Cell BackColor Getter is now implemented for Win32
* Cell ForeColor Getter is now implemented for Win32
* Cell BorderColor Getter is now implemented for Win32
* Added OutOfBoundsGridLineColor property.
* Fixed a range selection update bug.
* ExtendedCells are no longer exceptions in the Grid renderer,
making rendering faster.
* Improved speed in floating engine text handling.
The following only applies for REALbasic 4 or later:
* Added UseFocusRing property.
* Focus ring is...

Oct 08

WebsiteCompressor looking for beta testers

[Press Release; for immediate release]
Attention Bug Hunters!
Blue Line Studios is looking for beta testers for their update of the
program to version 3.
WebsiteCompressor is a tool to streamline HTML code generated by
WYSIWYG-HTML editor applications. Most of them add lots of characters to
format or comment HTML code they generate. These unnecessary data, although
ignored by the browser applications, has still to be transferred between
servers. WebsiteCompressor will analyze the code and carefully remove
superfluous chars.
The app also features image converting/recompressing capabilities,
including batch converting of image files from various formats to JPEG.
System requirements are any PowerMac (including iMac/G3/G4), 8 MB of
available RAM, and system 7 through 9. MacOS X Classic
Environment-compatible.
If you would like to beta-test their new version, contact the developer.
(mailto:studio@blueline-studios.com?subject=BetatestWSC)
WebsiteCompressor's home page is at
(http://www....

Oct 08

pgMac Database Kit for PostgreSQL

Hello,
Check out this new database developer tool for Mac OS X
VICTORIA, BC - HeavyLifters Inc. and PostgreSQL, Inc. announced today that
the pgMac Database Kit has been Certified for use with PostgreSQL.
The pgMac Database Kit is an industrial-strength database product that
consists of the award-winning open source PostgreSQL database, an installer
for Mac OS X, and administration tools for managing PostgreSQL databases.
pgMac is packaged to be easily used by a Mac OS X user with little or no
database experience.
Geoff Davidson, CEO of PostgreSQL, Inc. says, "This is an exciting new
toolkit that will help speed up development Mac OS X applications using the
power of PostgreSQL. HeavyLifters was our first Platinum Partner, and we
have been working with them for several months to certify and support the
pgMac Database Kit for the Mac OS X environment. Although PostgreSQL was
already available on the Mac OS X platform, until now it was not easily
used by the mainstream Mac OS X user....

Oct 08

iScreensaver Designer

LOS ANGELES, Oct 08, 2001 - Xochi Media Inc., http://xochi.com/ is proud to
announce the availability of a public beta test of iScreensaver Designer
for Windows and Macintosh. For information, follow this link:
http://iscreensaver.net/beta.shtml
iScreensaver Designer is the world's first and only cross-platform
screensaver editor. It will convert any QuickTime-compatible movie
(including MPEG, MooV, AVI, and Macromedia Flash files) into a
self-contained screensaver. The software runs on either Windows or
Macintosh, and either version builds screensaver for both platforms.
iScreensaver Designer includes features not found in other screensavers,
including:
* Content Locking : include a "deluxe" movie that is hidden until
users enter an unlocking code. Sell these codes on your website!
* Interactive Movies: include interactive Flash or QuickTime movies
that contain hotspots and buttons.
* URL links: easily send users back to your website.
* Full Branding : give the screensavers...

Oct 08

SendStory XML Editor for Mac OS X

SendStory, an easy-to-use XML editor running on Mac OS X, is now updated to
version 1.0.4. The first of Softmagic's cross-media publishing solution
called Project-M, SendStory promises to deliver XML in the traditional
Apple fashion, intuitive and user-friendly. The collaboration among writers
and editors in different languages and regions is made possible for both
offline and online publishing.
SendStory communicates with Apple Computer's online file sharing facility,
iDisk and any TCP/IP networked server to send and receive the structured
XML story that conforms to the industry standard DTDs or to the customized
DTDs designed with SendStory. Its unique way of synchronizing the document
structures of the multilingual documents makes an easy choice for
international company dealing with the documents in many languages. It also
converts XML to HTML based on the pre-defined style mapping mechanism,
making it an ideal tool for writing Apple Help files and Web page. A
structured XML story...

Oct 05

MacTech Hosts NEW Version of Mac C Carbon Programming Guide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MACTECH HOSTS NEW VERSION OF PROGRAMMING GUIDE
-- Macintosh C Carbon now available online
-- Macintosh C Carbon Hard Copy Available to Pre-order
Westlake Village, CA -- OCTOBER 5, 2001 -- MacTech Magazine is proud to
announce that it has now released the latest version of Macintosh C --
"Macintosh C Carbon: A Hobbyist's Guide To Programming The Macintosh In C".
This online book, also available in hard copy, was created by K. J.
Bricknell as a freely accessible reference resource to learn Macintosh
programming. This is a fully "carbonized" and significantly expanded
version of MACINTOSH C, which has been hosted by MacTech magazine since
1999.
"The Macintosh C book represents what's best about the Mac community," said
Neil Ticktin, publisher of MacTech Magazine. "Over the years, K. J. has put
a tremendous amount of time into developing and maintaining this resource
and provided it to the community at no cost. And, we're not only thrilled
that it's been Carbonized...

PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Subject: VOODOO Server 1.4 for Mac OS X 10.1
Version Control for CodeWarriors
Hagenberg, October-04-2001, UNI SOFTWARE PLUS announced the availability of
their flagship version control tool VOODOO Server 1.4 for Mac OS X 10.1.
VOODOO Server features a modern client/server architecture that benefits
from the stability and performance of Mac OS X. The CodeWarrior plug-in
offers a user-friendly version control solution that lets you keep track of
all your files without having to deal with additional complexity and
bureaucracy, all from inside the CodeWarrior IDE in an easy-to-use Mac-like
style.
"We are impressed with the improvements Apple has released with Mac OS X
10.1, in particular with the comeback of remote native AppleEvents. The new
version of VOODOO Server makes use of the 10.1 improvements and offers
native connectivity on Mac OS X while maintaining full compatibility with
Mac OS 9, even in mixed environments," said Christoph...

Oct 04

Deep Sky's eTrans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., Releases First Public Beta of eTrans
Public Beta of New 4th Dimension Component
Vero Beach, FL - Thursday, October 4th, 2001: Deep Sky Technologies, Inc.,
today announced the release of the first public beta of eTrans for
Macintosh and Windows. eTrans is a 4th Dimension component which provides a
simple, consistent interface to online credit card authorization service
providers. Using eTrans, 4th Dimension developers can build credit card
authorization services into their 4D databases in a matter of minutes.
With eTrans, credit card and electronic check processing can be added to 4D
applications with as little as four (4) lines of code. Switching between
gateway processors requires a change in only a single line of code when
using the eTrans component. This is ideal for vertical market applications
where the processing of credit cards and electronic checks would be a value
added feature for end customers.
Currently, eTrans supports...

Oct 03

Tri-CATALOG 5.01

Tri-CATALOG 5.01 :
Files are very easy to locate on hard disks. Tri-CATALOG offers the
same simplicity for files and pictures located on CDs, cartridges,
etc. Tri-CATALOG is a file and picture cataloger for Mac OS X.
Tri-CATALOG 5 new user interface is even more powerful thanks to new
floating windows. Tri-CATALOG 5 also offers new options to set
comments and marks for files and pictures. A new HTML export feature
allow you to publish your pictures on the Web.
Tri-CATALOG 5.01 is free for Tri-CATALOG 5 users.
New features in version 5.01:
- Numerous picture formats are recognised
- Two picture display modes: by thumbnails or by list
- Mark palette to sort pictures easily
- Preview palette
- Numerous export options
- HTML export for picture and file list
- Standard mode or read only mode
- Runs natively on Mac OS X (Carbon version), Mac OS 9 and Mac OS 8.6
Price : $99 ($69 for the upgrade)
Available: now
TRI-EDRE 22 place de l'Eglise BP111 83510 LORGUES (FRANCE)
Phone: (33) 04 98...

Oct 03

db Reports 2.5.2

From: Aaron Bratcher (aaronbratcher@mac.com)
Subject: [ANN] db Reports 2.5.2 now available.
Immediately available for download at http://abDataTools.com , this
release fixes some bugs:
- auto-sized expressions work properly
- current date (//) and current page(##) will no longer stop the
evaluation of an expression
- comma operator bug fixed. Expressions with 2 or more would sometimes fail
- a couple of smaller internal bugs
- REALbasic classes completely updated
Current users of the REALbasic classes provided with db Reports
should completely remove them from their existing projects and
re-load them with the newer ones.
Valentina Users:
Because version 1.8.9 of Valentina automatically alters the database
format **without warning**, this release of db Reports still uses
Valentina version 1.8.8r5. In a few days I will re-release db Reports
using the newer version 1.8.9r7. I am sorry for any inconvenience.
WHAT IS DB REPORTS?
A "report" is the output of data from some data source that...

Oct 03

Tri-BACKUP 3.01 for Mac OS X

Tri-BACKUP is an easy and powerful backup utility for Mac OS X.
This new version offers two different modes: "Immediate Actions" (to
compare two different folders, or to do easy and immediate backup,
synchronisations and restorations) and "Programmed actions" (to
schedule repetitive backup and synchronisations).
Tri-BACKUP 3 feature a new backup mode: the "Evolutive Mirror Backup"
saves the entire content of a disk with its changes. It saves the
structure of each folder (what was modified, added and removed) as
well as the recent versions of each modified document. Thanks to this
function, you can revert any document (or a whole disk) to a previous
state.
Tri-BACKUP 3 can also protect your files by password protected encryption.
Tri-BACKUP 3.01 is free for Tri-BACKUP 3 users.
New features in version 3.01:
- Evolutive Mirror Backup to save a whole disk (or a folder) and keep
the history of the modifications in order to be able to revert a
previous state.
- Immediate Actions display the...

Oct 02

Gefen's ex-tend-it DVI-Hub

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DOUBLE YOUR DIGITAL MONITOR FUN WITH GEFEN'S EX-TEND-IT DVI-HUB
WOODLAND HILLS, CA (October 2, 2001) Gefen's ex-tend-it DVI-Hub is designed
to extend two flat panel digital monitors up to 100 feet from the computer
using high quality DVI cables for transmission. With the DVI-Hub, users
have one source that outputs and extends two DVI signals. It provides the
ultimate in flexibility when it comes to the varied placement of multiple
digital monitors and/or projectors, and is particularly useful for the
professional seeking to add an additional digital monitor and place it
anywhere within a 100 foot distance from the computer.
The ex-tend-it DVI-Hub, priced at $599.00 (US) is currently available
online at www.gefen.com. Gefen's full line of ex-tend-it DVI products is
also available including the DVI-Repeater, a DVI extender; the DVI-100, a
330-foot DVI extender; and the DVI to ADC Conversion Box, which connects
Apple's digital monitors (15", 17", 22") to a DVI-...

Oct 02

KlearKIOSK Interactive Display

For Immediate Release
PRESS RELEASE * PRESS RELEASE * PRESS RELEASE * PRESS RELEASE
October 1, 2001
1stKIOSK Delivers New KlearKIOSK=81
Interactive Display
(Valencia, CA) 1stKIOSK of Valencia, CA, announces a new, affordable and
reliable kiosk system shipping immediately: the KlearKIOSK=81.
The KlearKIOSK is a self-contained, pedestal style kiosk system that
incorporates a touch-enabled Apple iMac as its versatile presentation
engine. The KlearKIOSK is perfect for k-business=81: interactive retail
displays, museums, gift registries, building or campus directories, trade
show or educational exhibits. There is so much more.
The 1stTOUCH=81 PSR1=81 touch screen is a pressure sensitive, resistive syst=
em
that provides 4096 x 4096 points of touch, the highest resolution USB touch
screen system available. 1stTOUCH PSR1 is ideal for public displays because
it can be used with a bare hand, glove, stylus or even a prosthetic device.
With its 7-point calibration system, the 1stTOUCH PSR1 is...

Oct 02

1stKIOSK KrystalKLEAR iPEDESTAL

For Immediate Release
PRESS RELEASE * PRESS RELEASE * PRESS RELEASE * PRESS RELEASE
October 1, 2001
1stKIOSK KrystalKLEAR=81 iPEDESTAL=81
Is A Stand-Out
(Valencia, CA) 1stKIOSK of Valencia, CA, announces the immediate shipment
of a new and affordable, pedestal support system for Apple iMac computers
called the iPEDESTAL=81.
The attractive, KrystalKLEAR=81 iPEDESTAL is uniquely designed and
constructed of durable, Lexan=AE plastic. The iPEDESTAL requires less than
two square feet of precious floor space and it only takes a few minutes to
set up.
Just add any model of Apple iMac computer for an attractive computer
display or kiosk system. The iPEDESTAL includes Lexan fasteners to secure
the iMac front and rear and also block access to the power button and CD
slot.
If you don't have an iMac, or prefer to have someone integrate a complete
interactive display system for you, 1stKIOSK has developed the KlearKIOSK=81=
,
which comes pre-engineered with everything you need.
The iPEDESTAL...

Oct 02

CellSynth: A new kind of real-time music tool

Sync Different! Soft Synthesis with CellSynth=8A
CellSynth 1.5 - Press Release, London, 1st October 2001
=2E..The emergence of several software based synthesisers shows that the tim=
e
is right for this sort of development but nothing currently on the market
covers as many bases as comprehensively as CellSynth...
Living Memory today introduced CellSynth exclusively for the Mac. CellSynth
addresses several main areas in computer music, notably audio synthesis,
sample manipulation, audio processing and automation sequencing.
CellSynth is unusual in catering for both musical beginner and expert
alike. The program is easy and intuitive to use, with an on-line manual,
tutorial and support. Synthesis experts will be immediately at home and
able to create new sounds quicker than ever. All output can be recorded to
disk for use in other software such as VST, Logic or Digital Performer.
Modelling classic analogue and digital synthesisers has never been so easy.
Best of all it's Shareware!...

Oct 02

BBEdit Lite 6.1.2 for Mac OS X 10.1

Bare Bones Software Releases BBEdit Lite 6.1.2
Update for Improved Mac OS X 10.1 Compatibility
Bedford, MA -- October 02, 2001 -- Bare Bones Software today
announced the release and immediate availability of BBEdit Lite(tm)
6.1.2, the premier free text editor for the Mac OS. This is a
compatibility update to address specific issues with previous
versions of BBEdit Lite when running under the just-released Mac OS
X 10.1.
What's New
----------
BBEdit Lite 6.1.2 corrects problems encountered with using the Clipboard,
and in adding items to the 'Open Recent' menu, when running under Mac OS X
10.1, as well as a number of other fixes for specific reported issues.
A detailed list of changes included in this update is available online:
(http://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit_lite/lite-notes.html)
Availability
------------
The new version of BBEdit Lite is available now for download from Bare
Bones Software's web site:
(http://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit_lite.html)
Registered users of...

Oct 01

MCE Ships Expansion Bay DVD/CDRW Combo Drive/PowerBook G3/1998

Press Release
For Immediate Release
October 1, 2001
MCE Ships Expansion Bay DVD/CDRW Combo Drive and DVD Decoder Card for Apple
PowerBook G3 Series - 1998
Irvine, CA - MCE Technologies, LLC (MCE PowerBook Products, Apple
Developer) today added a DVD/CDRW combo drive for the Apple PowerBook G3
Series - 1998 (Wall Street) to their Xcar=E9t Pro line of expansion bay
devices. In addition, MCE Technologies has announced a separately available
DVD Decoder CardBus Card, required in order to decode and playback DVD
movies, for those customers who may not already own one. The "Xcar=E9t Pro
DVD/CDRW Combo Drive" and the "DVD Decoder CardBus Card" is designed for
the Apple PowerBook G3 Series - 1998 (Wall Street) which includes the
300MHz, 292MHz, 266MHz, 250MHz, and 233MHz models. The "DVD Decoder CardBus
Card" is also designed for use with Apple PowerBook G3 Series - 1999
(Bronze/Lombard) 333MHz machines that do not have built-in DVD decoder
hardware. The Xcar=E9t Pro DVD/CDRW Combo Drive...

Acrux Software announces iBuild Lite/Pro version 1.1 public beta 1.
The HyperCard-like multimedia authoring package "iBuild" has been
carbonized. Stacks and standalone applications developed with this version
of iBuild will run on both OS X natively and under MacOS 8.6-9.2 (CarbonLib
required).
The user interface has also been improved and several bug-fixes have been
implemented.
The special offer price for iBuild Pro of $19 (normally $29) has been
extended to cover the beta testing period. Registered iBuild Pro 1.0.3
users can use their current registrations code to unlock this public beta
version. Those who purchase a registration code during the public beta
testing period will be provided with a free downloadable update when
version 1.1 is released, and free updates for a further period of one year
after that.
Download iBuild Lite/Pro version 1.1 public beta 1 from
http://www.acruxsoft.com/ibuild/beta.html (5.2Mb)
iBuild is a rich, powerful and easy-to-use multimedia authoring and...

Oct 01

FontDoctor For Macintosh version 4.6

10/1/2001
To The Editor,
Morrison SoftDesign announces the release FontDoctor For Macintosh version 4=
=2E6!
FontDoctor is the industry standard software application for font problem
diagnosis and repair on the Macintosh.
Version 4.6 is a major upgrade that includes a host of new and updated
features, including support for the new OpenType font format, support for
PC formatted TrueType fonts (.ttf), and compatibility issues with ATM=AE
Deluxe have been addressed, along with a host of other minor bug fixes.
FontDoctor v4.6 continues to lead the industry by providing powerful font
repair methods for damaged font tables (kerning, glyph width, etc.), font
ID conflicts, duplicate fonts, extra
font sizes, mixed font types (TrueType & PostScript), missing bitmaps &
PostScript fonts, and more.
FontDoctor supports TrueType (PC & Mac formats), PostScript Type 1,
PostScript Type 3, OpenType and Multiple Master fonts.
FontDoctor is available for $69.99/copy and can be ordered and...

Oct 01

Picture Play 1.2.5

Picture Play 1.2.5 has been officially released as of October 1, 2001.
It is available for Mac OS X and Mac OS 8.0 ) 9.2.1.
You can grab it from our site at http://www.crescendosw.com
Picture Play is an application for creating compositions of many
images. It is basically an electronic collage. You can use it to
incorporate multiple images into a single artistic image, and add
text labels as well.
Picture Play is proudly available exclusively for the Mac OS and Made
With REALbasic.
-----------------------
New In This Version :
* New Features
- New window to set up name and dimensions when creating a new document
- Ability to work with centimetres, millimetres, and inches as
well as pixels for layer sizing positioning, and work area dimensions
- Comprehensive contextual menus added for work area covering all commands
- Added the ability to paste text from the clipboard into a layer
* Enhancements
- Minor cosmetic enhancements and the rearrangement of palettes to...

Sep 30

Speed Download 1.5

Hi,
Hope all is well. After some time of developing, we, at ABT Data Consulting
(in conjunction with Frederick Cheung) are releasing what we believe is the
best all time download accelerator/manager for the MacOS; Speed Download
1.5. Ready for MacOS X, this utility installs no system extensions, no
control panels, no silly gadgets, hence results in no conflicts, just PURE
SPEED and PERFORMANCE. Some of its greatest features are:
- Multithreading: download as many files as you want, simultaneously.
- Works with Internet Explorer, Netscape, Opera. More browser support
Coming soon too.
- Open up to 32 connections per file
- Support for both ftp and http protocols
- Support for both http and ftp proxies
- Resumable downloads
- Applescriptable
- Contextual menu plugin ensures integration with browsers or other
applications
- Download queue that supports schedules
- Carbonised for optimal perfomance under Mac OS X
- MP optimisations when running OS 9 or higher
- and more.
Our aim with Speed...

Sep 30

Blugs List Management Engine 1.0

From: Moses Hall (moseshall@mac.com)
Subject: Blugs 1.0 Released
I am pleased to announce the availability of the Blugs List Management
Engine 1.0, an alternative to the Mac OS List Manager and DataBrowser.
Blugs offers C and Pascal interfaces to CodeWarrior and MPW static
libraries. 68K, PowerPC, and Carbon are supported. The classic libraries
are compatible back to System 7.
This latest, final 1.0 version features significant improvements to OS X/
Aqua compatibility and a number of useful API enhancements.
Blugs is available for reasonable per-product licensing, and (best of all)
is absolutely free for freeware projects.
Thank you for your attention.
Brian 'Moses' Hall, Mac Developer
www.blugs.com
moses@blugs.com
moseshall@mac.com
AIM: Ikavairai

Sep 30

WebDesign 1.2.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rage Software & DerazSoft Release WebDesign 1.2.1
Toronto, Canada - September 29, 2001 - Rage Software & DerazSoft Release
WebDesign 1.2.1. A maintanance update to the popular Macintosh HTML Editor.
WebDesign allows you to visually create HTML elements, including forms and
image maps and insert them into your document. With WebDesign you have
complete control over your HTML code and can modify it any way you want.
WebDesign brings many unique features to HTML editors on the Mac. Some
powerful features include; downloading web sites right from the internet,
condensing text, creating Image Maps and other HTML components visually,
and browsing local and remote volumes while editing your web pages.
WebDesign's features are very extendable though the use of plugins. The
WebDesign's Plugin Maker which allows all users, even users with no
programming experience, to customize WebDesign's features through a visual
development environment. Users are able to use the...

Sep 28

Appleisp.net -- 100% Mac and 300% Bigger

PRESS RELEASE October 1, 2001
Appleisp.net -- 100% Mac and 300% Bigger
So What Software's Appleisp Division (http:/www.appleisp.net) celebrates it
1st anniversary on October 1st, 2001 with the addition of 2,900 new 56K and
ISDN dialup numbers, solidifying its North American coverage. Mac users can
now choose unlimited dialup numbers in all 48 contiguous states, Hawaii and
Canada, and for only $12.95/mo.
Appleisp continues So What Software tradition of exclusive support for the
Apple / Macintosh community with a firm commitment. The tremendous customer
response that has been received since Appleisp first became available to
the public last year continues to grow exponentially, and Appleisp is
growing as well to keep ahead of the demand.
Appleisp is 100% Mac powered, 100% Mac friendly and now 300% bigger,
offering nationwide 56K and ISDN dialup, worldwide Web Hosting and Server
Co-location services from their data and network operations center in
Irvine, California.
So What Software...

Subject: Password Retriever 2.1 Released
Hi,
This is a general note from Koingo Software (www.koingosw.com) to
inform you that we have released Password Retriever 2.1 for $9.95.
Download Carbon (MacOS X) version:
http://www.koingosw.com/downloads/carbon/password_retriever_21c.sit
Download PPC (MacOS 8/9) version:
http://www.koingosw.com/downloads/macos/password_retriever_21.sit
Information Link:
http://www.koingosw.com/products/password_retriever.shtml
Documentation:
http://www.koingosw.com/support/password_retriever.shtml
What's new (each item is seperated by a hard line break):
1. New Feature: Added closebox to main window.
2. New Feature: Log now records if access to database fails and logging
is on.
3. New Feature: Added global "floater" which displays your login and
password for the selected service in PWR. Arrows on this floater adjust
which service you see.In essence, you can browse your entire PWR
database from any application!
4. Removed: Tooltips, please use the...

Sep 27

Troi Graphic Plug-in 1.1

Troi Automatisering releases Troi Graphic Plug-in 1.1 full version
Full version of Troi Graphic Plug-in now available for FileMaker 5.5,
Windows and Mac OS X.
Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands, September 27th, 2001-- Troi
Automatisering today announced the availability of the full download
version of Troi Graphic Plug-in 1.1, for FileMaker 5.5 and for Mac
OS, Mac OS X and Windows.
What is the Graphic Plug-in?
The Graphic Plug-in adds powerful graphics functions to FileMaker Pro 5.5:
-RGB Colors: With this function you can fill container fields in any
RGB (red, green, blue combination) color you want.
-Screen Capture: Capture the state of the screen into a container
field: You can capture the complete screen or specify which part of
the screen you want. This is great for customer support.
-Make Thumbnails: If you have large images already in a FileMaker
database there is no easy way to make small preview images. But with
the Graphic plug-in you now can create small thumbnails, all...

Sep 27

CyberGauge 3.2 Tuneup Update

Neon Software Announces CyberGauge=AE 3.2 Tuneup Update
LAFAYETTE, CA - September 27th, 2001 - Neon Software today announced
Version 3.2 of CyberGauge, a free tuneup update to their award-winning
Internet bandwidth measurement application for both Windows and Mac OS
platforms.
Since the release of CyberGauge 3.1, Neon Software has implemented
a number of changes based on customers feedback and requests,
a few of which are:
* Enhanced SMTP server alert compatibility
* QoS report enhancements
* Greatly reduced CPU utilization for Windows users
The free 3.2 updater for owners of CyberGauge 3.x is available at:
http://www.neon.com/CyberGauge/update_now.html
A full description of CyberGauge is located at:
http://www.neon.com/CyberGauge.html
CyberGauge is priced at $295, $495 and $695 (SRP) for the 5, 10 and 20
device versions respectively. The new Multi-Station version configurations
query up to 60 devices for $1500, or up to 100 devices for $2100.
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Sep 26

XLR8 Releases OS X 10.1 optimized MACh Speed Control 2.6.0

XLR8 Releases OS X 10.1 optimized MACh Speed Control 2.6.0
PowerPC processor control software for Mac OS 7.6 to Mac OS X 10.1
Atlanta, Georgia, Sept 24th, 2001: Today XLR8, the leading manufacturer of
multiprocessor upgrades and expansion products, has released the latest
revision of their cache enabling and PowerPC processor optimization
software MACh Speed Control 2.6.0. The software is required for users
wishing to run Mac OS X revision 10.1 with caches enabled and the Velocity
Engine optimized.
In addition to OS X 10.1 compatibility, MACh Speed Control 2.6 adds thermal
monitoring of PowerPC G3 and G4 processors while running under OS X,
improved stability, and enhanced Velocity Engine support. " The best
processor optimization software just got better with support for OS X
10.1." stated David Reynolds, Product Manger at XLR8.
As with MACh Speed Control 2.5.0, the software requires a valid XLR8 serial
number to install. XLR8 customers who purchased their upgrade after January...

Sep 26

EjectDisk 3.2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Beyond Midnight Software releases EjectDisk 3.2
Hobart, TAS -- 27 September 2001 -- Beyond Midnight Software today
announced the release of version 3.2 of EjectDisk, its time and effort
saving utility for ejecting disks of all types on Macintosh computers.
What is EjectDisk?
EjectDisk makes ejecting disks from your computer a breeze. While working
in any application, you can eject most disks with a single keystroke. No
more having to switch back to the Finder to eject the disk, and no more
reaching for the mouse to drag the disk icon to the trash. EjectDisk can
also open and close the CD/DVD tray on your computer from the keyboard (no
more pressing the button on the front of the computer), and eject any
CD/DVDs still in the computer when the computer is shut down.
What is new in EjectDisk 3.2?
EjectDisk 3.2 adds support for a number of CD-ROM drives which EjectDisk
failed to work with in the past. It also increases the number of drives you
can individually...

Sep 26

Programming Cocoa Class at Big Nerd Ranch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FIRST COCOA CLASS AT BIG NERD RANCH
Asheville, NC - September 26, 2001 - The Big Nerd Ranch annouces its
first class in Programming Cocoa on Mac OS X 10.1. Taught in a mountain
lodge outside Asheville, NC, the class will be offered November 12-16,
2001.
Aaron Hillegass, Big Nerd Ranch instructor and founder, has more than 7
years of experience consulting and teaching for Apple and NeXT Computer.
The Big Nerd Ranch teaches high-level programmers in a collaborative,
relaxing, and distraction-free atmosphere, with room and board included
in the class price. The November class precedes the release of Aaron's
new book, Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X. Students in the November class
will receive an unbound copy of the new book, including the changes made
to incorporate OS 10.1.
"We're currently providing the most comprehensive introductory Cocoa
training available, and we're providing it in the best learning
environment we could dream up. Our materials and lab are 10.1-...

Sep 26

iGetter Pre Release 1.4 for MacOS and MacOS X

Presenta Ltd. announces iGetter Pre Release 1.4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 26, 2001 - Presenta Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of
iGetter Download Manger PR1.4 for MacOS 7.5.3 - 9.x and MacOS X.
iGetter is download utility that gives you convenience and ease in
downloading on the Internet. Behind its pleasant interface is hidden
powerful download engine. iGetter has many useful functions like resuming
broken downloads, segmented (accelerated) downloading, queue filtering by
various criteria, scheduling downloads for low traffic periods,
reconnecting modems, hang up and shut down when the downloads are done.
New In Version PR1.4
iGetter PR1.4 contains a number of enhancements and improvements over
version PR1.3. Most notably are:
- Included Segmented (Accelerated) Downloading. This new basic feature of
iGetter can improve the speed of your downloads.
- Included Search function. Now iGetter users will have a fast and
convenient way for searching of software, individual...

Sep 26

4D InstallMaker 1.0

4D, Inc. Ships 4D InstallMaker 1.0
-- Installation Software for the Rest of Us --
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2001 -- 4D, Inc., publishers of the 4thh
Dimension RAD/RDBMS Environment and WebSTAR Server Suite, today announced
the immediate availability of 4D InstallMaker 1.0, a completely visual
development environment for building cross-platform installers. 4D
InstallMaker 1.0 runs on Mac classic and Windows platforms, with Mac OS X
currently under development. 4D InstallMaker 1.0 is available immediately
at (http://www.4D.com/4DInstallMaker) for a special introductory
subscription rate of $349/year for a limited time (regularly $399/year). 4D
InstallMaker 1.0 can be run in demo mode indefinitely for free with
4D-sponsorship banners and limited customization features.
"4D InstallMaker is easy to use with no programming required in a simple,
visual drag-and-drop environment," explained Brendan Coveney, president and
CEO of 4D, Inc. "4D InstallMaker was created using 4D itself...

Sep 26

Apple Reschedules QuickTime Live 2001

Apple Reschedules QuickTime Live 2001
CUPERTINO, California-September 26, 2001-Apple=AE today announced it has
postponed QuickTime=AE Live 2001, which was scheduled to take place at the
Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, October 8-11, 2001. The
rescheduled QuickTime Live Conference will take place February 10-14, 2002
at the same venue.
"Many QuickTime developers and customers asked us to reschedule QuickTime
Live to a less stressful time," said Philip Schiller, Apple's vice
president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "We'll look forward to seeing
them all in February."
QuickTime is Apple's standards-based technology for streaming audio and
video over the Internet. More information about QuickTime Live can be found
online at www.apple.com/quicktime.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple
II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh.
Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience to...

Sep 25

PowerFiles Announces 16 New 3in1 FileMaker Pro Templates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PowerFiles Announces 16 New 3in1 FileMaker Pro Templates
BOSTON, Mass., September 25, 2001 - PowerFiles announced today the release
of 16 3in1 FileMaker Pro Templates, a new and cost effective way for
Macintosh users to use and learn FileMaker Pro, with support for a range of
industries, individuals and professions including publishing, book
collectors, print buyers and project managers.
"Today people are seeking out tools that allow them to be more productive
at a time when schedules are tightening and resources are often more
limited," says Allison Glass, Managing Partner at PowerFiles. "3in1
FileMaker Pro Templates offer people the opportunity to take advantage of
12 years of full-time and professional FileMaker Pro experience, reducing
their own developing time from hours to minutes, and in some cases to no
time at all."
Each template is designed to offer 3 uses in 1 template including: 1) as a
template or model for building your own FileMaker Pro database, 2...

More than 1,400 Third-Party Applications Now Available for Mac OS X v10.1
SEYBOLD SF 2001, SAN FRANCISCO, California-September 25, 2001-Continuing
the momentum surrounding Mac=AE OS X, Apple=AE today announced that more tha=
n
1,400 third-party applications are now available for Mac OS X version 10.1.
Native applications available today and introduced at this week's Seybold
San Francisco 2001 take full advantage of the system-wide improvements to
Mac OS X v10.1. This major upgrade to Mac OS X includes dramatically
increased performance, a refined Aqua=AE user interface, and unprecedented
connectivity to popular digital peripherals like DV camcorders, MP3 players
and digital cameras.
Mac OS X users can find more than 1,400 native applications in all
categories that fully leverage the modern architecture and features of Mac
OS X. The most anticipated application for Mac OS X is Microsoft's Office
v.X for Mac, featuring a bold new Aqua user interface. Major Mac OS X
applications...

Sep 25

First Major Upgrade to Mac OS X Hits Stores This Weekend

First Major Upgrade to Mac OS X Hits Stores This Weekend
New Mac OS X v10.1 Upgrade Available Free to All Mac OS X Owners
SEYBOLD SF 2001, SAN FRANCISCO, California-September 25, 2001-Apple=AE today
announced that Mac=AE OS X version 10.1, the first major upgrade to Apple's
next generation operating system, will be available in stores this
Saturday. Mac OS X v10.1 combines the power of UNIX with the simplicity and
elegance of the Macintosh=AE. This major upgrade to Mac OS X delivers
dramatically enhanced performance, a refined Aqua=AE user interface, and
unprecedented support for digital media and devices including DVDs, MP3
CDs, MP3 players, printers, digital cameras and DV camcorders.
The Mac OS X v10.1 retail package is available for a suggested retail price
of $129 (US). Current Mac OS X users can upgrade using the standard Mac OS
Up-to-Date program for $19.95 (US). A free Instant Up-to-Date upgrade kit
for existing Mac OS X users will be available through October 31, 2001, or...

Hi,
I've just released new versions of my REALbasic database plug-ins.
* MySQLConnect is used to connect to a MySQL database via TCP/IP.
The new version provides functions to retrieve the number of records
modified by the last SQLExecute call, as well as a function to
retrieve the AUTOINCREMENT field value of the last INSERTed record.
* DBGateway allows connection to any database running on an NT server
- by using the NT server's driver, it bypasses requiring a special
driver - thus can be used for connecting to Access databases, Oracle,
SQL Server, etc.
The new version of DBGateway fixes a problem which could leave socket
connections outstanding.
Everything can be found on http://www.barrysoftware.com/
Andrew

Sep 24

Mesa 3.0.4: Spreadsheet for Mac OS X

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
P & L SOFTWARE LTD ANNOUNCES EXCEL EXPORT CAPABILITY IN NEW RELEASE OF MESA
SPREADSHEET FOR MAC OS X.
AMERSHAM, SEPTEMBER 24th 2001 -- P & L Software Ltd today announced the
release of Mesa 3.0.4. This new version of Mesa for Mac OS X has a vital
'Save as Excel' option, as well as offering localised French language
support.
Lee Cox, Sales Manager, commented "Mesa already allowed people to read
Excel files, but now you can save in Excel format as well. We know how
important it is for Mesa users to be able to share their data with
colleagues who don't use Mesa, and now we have two-way compatibility".
Mr Cox also said "This version of Mesa introduces a more complete
localisation. French language support is now implemented - we had planned
to exhibit at Apple Expo Paris and show Mesa running in French there - and
this paves the way for other languages support soon."
A free Evaluation version of Mesa can be downloaded from:
http://homepage.mac.com/mesa3/...

Sep 24

MCE Ships FireBay - FireWire Expansion Bay Docking Station

Press Release
For Immediate Release
September 24, 2001
MCE Ships FireBay - FireWire Expansion Bay Docking Station
Irvine, CA - MCE Technologies, LLC (MCE PowerBook Products, an Apple
Developer) today announced that the FireBay, a FireWire Expansion Bay
Docking Station, has begun shipping. When plugged into the MCE FireBay,
PowerBook expansion bay devices such as hard disks, CD/DVD-ROM's, CD-RW's,
etc. become high speed, portable, FireWire devices usable on any Mac,
PowerBook or PC with a FireWire port. Compatiible expansion bay devices
include those designed for the Apple PowerBook (FireWire) and the Apple
PowerBook G3 Series - 1999 (Bronze/Lombard).
"PowerBook expansion bay devices, previously usable only in the expansion
bay slot of PowerBooks, are very capable devices on the cutting edge of
miniaturization and technology," said Arnold Ramirez, President, MCE
Technologies, LLC. "Our latest product, the FireBay, allows them to be used
as high-speed, portable FireWire devices that can...

Sep 24

First alpha release of REALbasic 4

About REALbasic=AE 4 Alpha
24 September 2001
REALbasic 4 a1 is the first alpha release of REALbasic 4, and all that
implies. Alphas represent the earliest stages of a new release. At this
point, development focuses on implementing sweeping changes and introducing
new technologies, as well as addressing existing issues which require
extensive re-engineering. For that reason, we highly recommend that you
keep backups of projects that you work with in the alpha and test
extensively any projects you compile and distribute.
What's new in REALbasic 4:
All new ListBox: GridLines/CellBorders, improved Hierarchical highlight,
flicker-free scrolling, improved preview in the Window Editor and more!
RbScript compiler: RbScript compiles to machine code on PowerPC machines.
Note: the RbScript compiler introduces some stability issues. Ahem.
All new single-line EditField: On system 8.6 and newer, 32k text limit is
eliminated and on Mac OS X text displays using CoreGraphics. Note: this
control is...

Sep 24

Kensington Turbo Mouse Pro Wireless trackball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KENSINGTON'S NEW TRACKBALL IS FIRST WIRELESS DEVICE COMPATIBLE WITH MAC OS X
SAN MATEO, Calif. - September 24, 2001 - Today Kensington reaffirmed its
long-standing commitment to the Mac=AE community with the launch of its Turb=
o
Mouse=AE Pro Wireless trackball. Bundled with the latest version of
MouseWorks=AE software, the Turbo Mouse Pro Wireless is the first wireless
input device compatible with Apple's new Mac OS X operating system.
In addition to its wireless connectivity, Kensington's trackball also
features six Direct Launch(tm) buttons that can be pre-set to directly
access favorite web sites or launch important applications, four large
programmable mouse buttons that streamline repetitive tasks, and an
integrated scroll wheel. These unique features of the Turbo Mouse Pro
Wireless allow users to design graphics, build web pages and surf the
Internet without being restricted by the clutter of cords and wires,
increasing worker flexibility and productivity...

Sep 24

QuickCode Pro 4.34

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
QuickCode Pro updated to version 4.34
New York, NY - Monday, September 24th, 2001: Aparajita Fishman today
announced the release of version QuickCode Pro 4.34.
QuickCode Pro is a 4th Dimension plugin which significantly enhances the 4D
method editor and dramatically increases programmer productivity.
This release primarily addresses bugs reported by users.
An Indispensable Tool
---------------------
QuickCode Pro users are unanimous of their praise for the real-life
benefits of version 4.
"If you are developing on Mac, you owe it to yourself (and your customers)
to try QuickCode Pro 4.0," said David Adams, renowned 4D authority and book
author.
"I would say QCP can save me 50% of my time when coding." says Mark
Mitchenall, author of Expat4D. "It's not just the typing help. It's the
massive overall improvement in user experience and functionality within the
method editor which really makes QCP excellent. I would go so far as to say
that QCP paid for itself the...

Sep 23

Sambucus 1.3

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Malus Softwares releases Sambucus 1.3
Montr=E9al, Qu=E9bec, CANADA - September 23rd, 2001 Malus Softwares released
today Sambucus 1.3, the multi-tasks time-management freeware for the
Macintosh. This version fixes a few bugs (see the included "Read Me!" file)
and introduces the floating timer window that displays the time spent on a
taks in real-time. It also exports notes now.
Sambucus?
Through a simple interface, the user can manage the time spent on different
projects, each divided into one or more tasks. Furthermore, notes can be
saved for each task. Like all Malus products, Sambucus is offered in both
english and french versions, and the "Undo" function is only limited by the
amount of memory allocated to the application; this way the user can safely
try-out features, knowing that the action can be undone.
System Requirements
- MacOS 8.0 or later (Sambucus *is not* optimised for MacOS X); - at least
3MB of RAM;
- 1.6MB of disk space for the...

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